Where Washington's public employees live

January 21, 2013 4:41 PM

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Across the United States, about 14.9 percent of all civilian workers collect a government paycheck, according to recently released figures from the Census Bureau. Click through to see which Washington communities are home to the most public-sector workers, and which host the fewest. less

Across the United States, about 14.9 percent of all civilian workers collect a government paycheck, according to recently released figures from the Census Bureau. Click through to see which Washington ... more

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Across the United States, about 14.9 percent of all civilian... Photo-4066152.55522 - seattlepi.com

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Washington workers are slightly more likely to work for the government than U.S. residents generally. According to the Census Bureau, 16.6 percent of Washington residents work in the public sector. That figure doesn’t include members of the armed services. Click through to see which Washington ZIP codes are home to highest and lowest concentrations of government workers. less

Washington workers are slightly more likely to work for the government than U.S. residents generally. According to the Census Bureau, 16.6 percent of Washington residents work in the public sector. That figure ... more

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Washington workers are slightly more likely to work for the... Photo-4066119.55522 - seattlepi.com

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Let's start on the low side. 15. 98077: In this Woodinville-area ZIP code, only 8.9 percent of workers draw a government paycheck.

Let's start on the low side. 15. 98077: In this Woodinville-area ZIP code, only 8.9 percent of workers draw a government paycheck.

1. 99163: In this Pullman-area ZIP code, 44.7 percent of workers draw a government paycheck, the highest concentration of public-sector workers in the state, undoubtedly because of the presence of a state university (WSU) in a sparsely populated area. less

1. 99163: In this Pullman-area ZIP code, 44.7 percent of workers draw a government paycheck, the highest concentration of public-sector workers in the state, undoubtedly because of the presence of a state ... more